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Electrification

06.01.2022
06.01.2022

Where does the energy for electric vehicles come from?

The German government plans with up to 11 million new electric car registrations in the upcoming 10 years and the EU-commission bans all new combustion engine vehicles...

Where does the energy for electric vehicles come from?
18.12.2021
18.12.2021

The service station of the future: 3 Scenarios

In many countries, the end of fossil fuels powered cars has been announced. Gas station operators are now challenged to adapt...

The service station of the future: 3 Scenarios
11.12.2021
11.12.2021

E-Mobility - The future is now

Electromobility is an essential building block for a sustainable and resource-conserving mobility system - and offers enormous opportunities for Germany as a business hub.

e-Mobility - The future is now
25.11.2021
25.11.2021

How eco-friendly are electric cars?

Electric cars don‘t burn fuel and therefore don‘t have direct CO2 emissions, but are they the solution towards clean mobility?

How eco-friendly are electric cars?

Autonomous Driving

27.12.2021
27.12.2021

Autonomous driving. Did VW, Daimler & Co. miss the boat?

Alongside electro mobility, self-driving cars are seen as the future of the industry and tech companies are setting the pace.

Autonomous driving. Did VW, Daimler & Co. miss the boat?
18.12.2021
18.12.2021

What are the 5 levels of autonomous driving?

How does the spectrum from driver-assisted to fully-autonomous look like?

What are the 5 levels of autonomous driving?
29.11.2021
29.11.2021

Robot taxis are coming to Germany

The taxi industry is in serious danger of extinction. It`s not a question of if, but when.

Robot taxis are coming to Germany
02.12.2021
02.12.2021

Is autonomous driving the next big thing?

In the age of AI advances, self-driving cars turned out to be harder than people expected.

Is autonomous driving the next big thing?

Environment

17.01.2022
17.01.2022

Could eFuels help the industry to get emission neutral?

Since Porsche is investing several Millions into an eFuel pilot plant the discussion is lively.

Could eFuels help the industry to get emission neutral?
09.12.2022
09.12.2022

What does circular economy mean?

We extract around 100 billion tons of resources from our only planet. This can't happen forever which is why a shift in the value-chain is needed.

What does circular economy mean?
21.11.2021
21.11.2021

Is Austria’s “Climate ticket” a revolution?

The relatively affordable Klimaticket should encourage Austrians to ditch their cars – and help save the planet.

Is Austria’s “Climate Ticket” a revolution?

Strategy

18.01.2022
18.01.2022

Will car dealerships become an endangered species?

New cars will be sold over the internet, electric cars don't need an oil change, software updates are already available "over-the-air": Will car dealers soon run out of business?

Will car dealerships become an endangered species?
11
11.01.2022

Redefining Mobility

Climate change, demography, urbanisation and individualisation on the one hand, as well as technological developments and digitalisation on the other, require and enable us to redefine mobility.

Redefining Mobility
11
11.01.2022

Could urban air mobility become a threat to the automotive industry?

More and more new mobility concepts secure fundings and could change the future of mobility on a whole new level. How serious the threat develops, remains to be seen. An Analysis.

Could urban air mobility become a threat to the automotive industry?
04.01.2022
04.01.2022

Do hydrogen cars have a future?

Politicians and car manufacturers have long agreed that the future of our mobility lies in electric vehicles. Nevertheless, the future of clean transportation also includes hydrogen and fuel cell technology.

Do hydrogen cars have a future?
14.12.2021
14.12.2021

Why do German OEM’s enforce their economic relations with China?

Daimler and BMW constantly strengthen their relationships with the asian market, especially China. Why do they do so even when the political systems are so different?

Why do German OEM's enforce their economic relations with China?
13.12.2021
13.12.2021

What is Norway doing differently?

In Norway 84,5% of new registrated vehicles were xEV’s in 2021. Making combustion engines a minority in new registration.

What is Norway doing differently?
03.12.2021
03.12.2021

Tech vs. Car companies - possible ways for the future

Could tech companies become automakers?

Tech vs. Car companies - possible ways for the future

Connected Vehicles

17
17.01.2022

Apple Car: What to expect?

There have been rumors for quite a while now, that Apple is planning to develop their own car. Here is what we know so far.

Apple Car: What to expect?
06.01.2022
06.01.2022

Are cars turning into rolling devices?

Digitalization is the buzzword of the 21st century. What does it mean for the automotive industry?

Are cars turning into rolling devices?

Public Transport

18
18.01.2022

Lilium: Air taxi

Lilium is a German mobility startup which was founded in Munich. They are focused on developing the first air taxi for commercial use.

Lilium: Air taxi
15.01.2022
15.01.2022

How realistic is Hyperloop travel?

From Munich to Berlin in just under 30 minutes. The Hyperloop could turn this vision into reality, but when will the technology be ready and what are the risks?

How realistic is Hyperloop travel?
04.01.2022
04.01.2022

How can public transport get more attractive?

Buses and trains will play a major role in the upcoming mobility shift in Germany.

How can public transport get more attractive?
10.12.2021
10.12.2021

The future role of public transport

When fully autonomous driving becomes more than just a vision, the public transport sector will face some major challenges.

The future role of public transport

Individual Mobility

20.12.2021
20.12.2021

Are bikes the new cars?

Bikes are getting more and more popular in Germany and the Pandemic is clearly not the only reinforcing factor.

Are bikes the new cars?

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